Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 41 no. 4 (2025)

Effectiveness on the Performance of Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Personnel in the Southern Districts of Bukidnon

Jayrald Helardero | Elpedio Lomarda

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study aimed to determine the performance of the Bureau of Fire Protection Personnel in the Southern Districts of Bukidnon. This study used the descriptive-correlational method of research. This study was conducted within the fire station of the aforementioned districts. The respondents of the study were all the personnel of Bureau of Fire Protection in Southern Districts of Bukidnon. The research instrument used in data gathering was a researcher-made questionnaire. In answering the problems posed, the researcher utilized the following descriptive statistics: frequency count and percentage, weighted mean and standard deviation, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient or Pearson r. The following conclusions are drawn from the findings of the study. The study found out the respondent’s majority are early to mid-thirties and in terms of sex most of the respondents are male, and new in the fire service. The fire suppression services of BFP personnel in Southern Districts of Bukidnon had highly effective ratings. The fire prevention services to prevent destructive fires had highly effective ratings result. The BFP personnel had an excellent rating for the level of the performance of the BFP personnel in the Southern Districts of Bukidnon for their services. There was no significant relationship between the demographic profile and the performance of BFP personnel. There was a significant relationship between the level of fire prevention, fire suppression, and the performance of BFP personnel. The BFP personnel in the Southern Districts of Bukidnon should maintain physical fitness and undergo continuous training for firefighters on advanced firefighting techniques, rescue operations, emergency medical services, and public engagement could lead to even better performance outcomes.



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